Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has scored the biggest opening of his career with comedy “Dream Girl 2” and the film is on its way to becoming a major hit.
Khurrana stars as Karam, a young man in Mathura whom financial circumstances force to pose as a woman, Pooja, and the mayhem that ensues. The film, directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa and written by Shaandilyaa and Naresh Kathooria, is a follow up to 2019 film “Dream Girl,” which was one of the highest grossing films of the year.
The modestly budgeted “Dream Girl 2,” produced by Ektaa R. Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor for Balaji Motion Pictures, opened on Aug. 25 and has grossed some $10 million so far.
Khurrana describes the reasons for the film’s success as “multifactorial.” “Number one is the promise of fun and laughter kept by the first one and the second one is the shift in pattern of people going...
Khurrana stars as Karam, a young man in Mathura whom financial circumstances force to pose as a woman, Pooja, and the mayhem that ensues. The film, directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa and written by Shaandilyaa and Naresh Kathooria, is a follow up to 2019 film “Dream Girl,” which was one of the highest grossing films of the year.
The modestly budgeted “Dream Girl 2,” produced by Ektaa R. Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor for Balaji Motion Pictures, opened on Aug. 25 and has grossed some $10 million so far.
Khurrana describes the reasons for the film’s success as “multifactorial.” “Number one is the promise of fun and laughter kept by the first one and the second one is the shift in pattern of people going...
- 8/31/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The combined performances of Rajinikanth’s “Jailer,” Sunny Deol’s “Gadar 2,” Akshay Kumar’s “Omg 2” and Chiranjeevi’s “Bhola Shankar” have set a new all-time theatrical gross box office weekend record for the Indian cinema industry.
Numbers released by the Multiplex Association of India and the Producers Guild of India reveal that the Aug. 11-13 weekend was the busiest weekend post-pandemic, with 21 million admissions, which is also the highest combined admissions record in the last 10 years. The weekend gross box office of INR3.9 billion ($47 million) is the highest in the history of Indian cinema.
Headlined by superstar Rajinikanth, “Jailer,” directed by Nelson, follows a jailer who comes out of retirement to save his family from gangsters. The Tamil-language film produced by Sun Pictures released Aug. 10 and has grossed $36.5 million worldwide in four days.
Led by Sunny Deol and directed by Anil Sharma, Zee Studios’ Hindi-language “Gadar 2,” a...
Numbers released by the Multiplex Association of India and the Producers Guild of India reveal that the Aug. 11-13 weekend was the busiest weekend post-pandemic, with 21 million admissions, which is also the highest combined admissions record in the last 10 years. The weekend gross box office of INR3.9 billion ($47 million) is the highest in the history of Indian cinema.
Headlined by superstar Rajinikanth, “Jailer,” directed by Nelson, follows a jailer who comes out of retirement to save his family from gangsters. The Tamil-language film produced by Sun Pictures released Aug. 10 and has grossed $36.5 million worldwide in four days.
Led by Sunny Deol and directed by Anil Sharma, Zee Studios’ Hindi-language “Gadar 2,” a...
- 8/14/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Maaveeran: A Superhero Film That Celebrates the Power of Imagination
Maaveeran is a 2023 Tamil-language superhero film that stars Sivakarthikeyan as Sathya, a comic book artist who transforms into a fearless hero with the help of a cartoon action figure. The film is written and directed by Madonne Ashwin and produced by Arun Viswa under the banner of Shanthi Talkies. The film also features Aditi Shankar as Nila, a sub-editor who supports Sathya, and Mysskin as Jeyakodi, a corrupt politician who opposes him. The film also has Saritha, Yogi Babu, Sunil and Vijay Sethupathi in supporting roles.
The film was released theatrically on 14 July 2023 and received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film was praised for its unique concept, engaging screenplay, impressive performances, and stunning visuals. The film also had a strong message about the power of imagination and creativity.
Maaveran Trailer
The good news for the fans...
Maaveeran is a 2023 Tamil-language superhero film that stars Sivakarthikeyan as Sathya, a comic book artist who transforms into a fearless hero with the help of a cartoon action figure. The film is written and directed by Madonne Ashwin and produced by Arun Viswa under the banner of Shanthi Talkies. The film also features Aditi Shankar as Nila, a sub-editor who supports Sathya, and Mysskin as Jeyakodi, a corrupt politician who opposes him. The film also has Saritha, Yogi Babu, Sunil and Vijay Sethupathi in supporting roles.
The film was released theatrically on 14 July 2023 and received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film was praised for its unique concept, engaging screenplay, impressive performances, and stunning visuals. The film also had a strong message about the power of imagination and creativity.
Maaveran Trailer
The good news for the fans...
- 8/7/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Former Disney India head and producer of Sony Liv hit “Rocket Boys,” Siddharth Roy Kapur has hailed the reinvigorated Indian box office and robust streaming space. Nevertheless, he sees challenges ahead.
After Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathaan” ignited a stagnant post-pandemic box office in January, hits have been sporadic. While there were sparks across India’s various language-specific film industries, including the Hindi-language “The Kerala Story,” “Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar” and “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” the Telugu-language “Waltair Veerayya” and “Veera Simha Reddy,” the Malayalam-language “2018” and “Romancham” and the Tamil-language “Ponniyin Selvan: II,” the overall box office remained sluggish for the first five months of 2023.
The Indian box office caught fire in the June-July period with hits including the Hindi-language “Satyaprem Ki Katha,” Marathi-language “Baipan Bhaari Deva,” Punjabi-language “Carry On Jatta 3,” Telugu-language “Bro” and “Baby” and Tamil-language “Maaveeran” keeping the turnstiles ticking over.
Hollywood enjoys a 10% market share in India and,...
After Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathaan” ignited a stagnant post-pandemic box office in January, hits have been sporadic. While there were sparks across India’s various language-specific film industries, including the Hindi-language “The Kerala Story,” “Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar” and “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” the Telugu-language “Waltair Veerayya” and “Veera Simha Reddy,” the Malayalam-language “2018” and “Romancham” and the Tamil-language “Ponniyin Selvan: II,” the overall box office remained sluggish for the first five months of 2023.
The Indian box office caught fire in the June-July period with hits including the Hindi-language “Satyaprem Ki Katha,” Marathi-language “Baipan Bhaari Deva,” Punjabi-language “Carry On Jatta 3,” Telugu-language “Bro” and “Baby” and Tamil-language “Maaveeran” keeping the turnstiles ticking over.
Hollywood enjoys a 10% market share in India and,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
InterviewMadonne Ashwin, who directed ‘Maaveeran’, speaks on how he views cinema, not compromising a person’s dignity on screen, crediting the inspirations behind the film in its end titles, and more.Madonne AshwinMadonne Ashwin’s second feature Maaveeran has charmed many, and the director seems to be firmly set on the path of making films that are different yet fall within the commercial genre. A local politician’s attempt to move the people of a slum into substandard accommodation, citing ‘development’, forms the background of the Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Maaveeran. A timid illustrator Sathya (Sivakarthikeyan) prefers to lie low and not raise his voice against injustice, but a mind voice (Vijay Sethupathi) nudges him to discover the hero in him. Ashwin’s debut Mandela bagged two National Awards (Best Debut Film and Best Screenplay - Dialogue), but what people remember and thank the director for most is for gifting comedian Yogi Babu...
- 7/27/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
ReviewSivakarthikeyan has certainly grown as an actor, and the action choreography in the film is its highlight.YouTube screengrabIn 2021, Basil Joseph gave us Minnal Murali, a superhero who wears a Kerala thorthu and runs around in a lungi. It’s only in the climax that he gets his skinsuit and cape. Pulling off a feat like this without the intimidating budgets of DC and Marvel is a superhero act in itself, and Minnal Murali worked largely because the director knew just how ambitious they could get with the premise. Madonne Ashwin’s idea of a superhero in Maaveeran is even simpler – this guy doesn’t even need a cape. All he hears is a voice in his head, and he knows exactly what to do. The simplicity of the idea is brilliant, and Ashwin succeeds in executing it with only a few bumps along the way. The title comes from...
- 7/14/2023
- by AkchayaaR
- The News Minute
The theatres in Kerala are all set to welcome movie buffs with a variety of films releasing this week. From Hollywood action to Malayalam drama, there is something for everyone to enjoy on the big screen.
Mission Impossible Trailer
The first release of the week is Mission Impossible 7, the latest installment in the popular franchise starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, the agent who never gives up on his missions. The film promises to deliver high-octane stunts, exotic locations and a gripping plot. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames and Vanessa Kirby. Mission Impossible 7 hits the screens on July 12. The film has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, and has a high rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Voice of Sathyanathan Trailer Padmini Trailer
Padmini is an upcoming Malayalam comedy film starring Kunchacko Boban in the lead role. The film is directed by Senna Hegde,...
Mission Impossible Trailer
The first release of the week is Mission Impossible 7, the latest installment in the popular franchise starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, the agent who never gives up on his missions. The film promises to deliver high-octane stunts, exotic locations and a gripping plot. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames and Vanessa Kirby. Mission Impossible 7 hits the screens on July 12. The film has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, and has a high rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Voice of Sathyanathan Trailer Padmini Trailer
Padmini is an upcoming Malayalam comedy film starring Kunchacko Boban in the lead role. The film is directed by Senna Hegde,...
- 7/10/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
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